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Issue with my new Aero Leather Long Half Belt?
Scar or not, in the close up it appears that the finish is cracking in that spot, and ready to peel up, leaving the lighter colored unfinished layer exposed. Not a huge issue, and I could swear we've seen something similar on another jacket here before. Looks familiar. Frank- frussell
- Post #15
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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New Boss Raw Edge Reissue
Love the look, but for that much $$, I could get one hell of a hat from the Major, or several other custom western hatters. Stetson is making slow progress forward, but they seem to be stuck at the phase of making great old shapes and silhouettes that are just that, the original shape, without... -
Aero Chromexcel Steerhide
It's an interesting theory, unless you've actually been around horses and cattle much. If you've ever given injections to either, you'd know a horse's skin is easier to pierce. Some of that may be due to the fact that some cattle tend to have denser hair than a horse, at least in warmer...- frussell
- Post #9
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I'll stay indoors while you're here, so you can be "the hat guy." I'm tired of all that responsibility. Enjoy the desert, whichever part of it you're in. This is about as "wintery" as it gets, I'm afraid. Frank -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
GD - I thought I felt the presence of another hat wearer. -
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LL Bean Duck Boots Are Making a Comeback!
Some time in the early 80s, everyone was reading the "Preppie Handbook," which was filled with cutesy illustrations on how to look like you lived in the Kennedy compound. Lots of folks around Houston and Dallas took it seriously, and I remember seeing tons of high-school and college-aged kids...- frussell
- Post #18
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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LL Bean Duck Boots Are Making a Comeback!
I've had a taller pair for years that I use on horseback when it's raining heavily. I need the ankle lace-up support for an old injury, and big galoshes don't work for me. I started using them when a pair of Justin ropers turned into melted cheese after a heavy rain, and I could actually turn...- frussell
- Post #9
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Were there any car chases or Orc terrorists in this one? I can't wait to see what other new material that egomaniac has added. If he can squeeze three long movies out of that tiny book, he'll be able to make about 27 full length films out of "the Silmarillion."- frussell
- Post #17,849
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
I'll have to watch that one. Guy Madison lived not far from me in the last years of his life, and was a longtime friend of my grandfather. I'm ashamed to say I've seen very few of his movies. He went out at the same hospital where I came in. Frank.- frussell
- Post #17,846
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Fedoras afield
Charlie - I posted a thread looking for hats for my soon-to-be-born first son about three years ago, and was able to find some killer hats in small sizes, with the assistance of fellow loungers. He is almost three, and finally able to wear most of them, including a vintage Lee, two NOS... -
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Not sure if I shared this before, getting old and confused. Last summer my wife and my 2 year old and I had to stay in downtown San Francisco for three days for a conference she was attending. There was a huge amount of homeless people in the area of our hotel, but one guy kept nodding at me... -
The Fedora Lounge's own Matt Deckard on HONY
I laughed at Feraud's comment as well, until I realized I look like a logger most of the time. Thankfully, I'm way too porky for Japanese jeans, and I've had a beard for about 25 years, so well before it was hip. The rest I can't help. When you're built like a lumberjack or blacksmith, and... -
The Fedora Lounge's own Matt Deckard on HONY
Lefty, you are on it. I just spent a half hour reading most of the comments. Thankfully, most folks were not as brutal as they could have been, but some gave me a guilty chuckle. I wish Matt all the best, and I'm happy he's pushing Stetson in this direction. What is under that coat, though... -
First Aero purchase....looking for longer length coat with button front....
Eggcarton - The above suggestions to go through Insurrection are good ones. Other than some shoulder issues with my Teamster, I think it suits my build just fine. I'm two inches shy of a foot taller than you, but also not especially trim. The cut is flattering, and they will make it in...- frussell
- Post #7
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Aero Teamster Modifications
Thomas - Sacramento gets cold enough for the cord lining, or the alpaca even. My suggestion, as a Teamster owner, is avoid the cotton drill sleeve lining if you can, it can be a real bear to feed sleeves through. I like my lightweight wool tartan lining, but it rarely gets much below 40...- frussell
- Post #14
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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New Aero Kradjacke, First Look
I very much like the Pegasus jacket. The Aero made me start singing "Der Kommissar." It seems a bit exaggerated, compared to the original Lever jacket, at least in front. I think Adam Ant would have looked super in it in the early 80s. Frank.- frussell
- Post #22
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Aero Teamster Modifications
What part of CA, Thomas? I live in the SoCal desert, and anything besides the lightweight tartan I have in my Teamster would be pretty hot. Frank- frussell
- Post #8
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Feel Good Jacket Story
Good man. I usually keep a few old sweatshirts or long sleeves/coats that don't fit in the back of my car, for just such occasions. Even though I live in the desert, it can get really cold here at night in the winter, with drops of 40 degrees. We have a large amount of homeless here, since...- frussell
- Post #16
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Charlie - I'm sure you find the same thing I do, that when I surf eBay, I always come up with over 100 listings for western or fedora in 7 7/8 and size 8. At least ninety of those turn out to be 6 7/8 that the listers have incorrectly entered the size in the description. A few more are guesses... -
No Love For Black Hats
Tropicalbob - get in touch with DelMonico's. I recently canceled an order on a 7 7/8 black Strat. They may still have it in the store, which would save you the 8 week wait. Frank.
